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Thursday, 30 July 2020 10:08

Valley View Re-opening August 3rd

Orient Land Trust is reopening Valley View Hot Springs, Monday, August 3, 2020! (Limited capacity, pre-paid reservations required, overnight admissions only) There are new office hours. There will initially be many calls, your patience is greatly appreciated. We will only be taking reservations for one month out. If you want to reserve a date in September or October, please wait until 30 days before your desired date of arrival to…
Thursday, 30 July 2020 09:08

Member Appreciation Weekend?

You may notice on the calendar that MAW (Member Appreciation Weekend) is still showing. Obviously, we can't have the event that everyone looks forward to every year. Having people dancing for hours in the Pavilion is just not in the cards. We would like to do something to recognize and appreciate the members so we are leaving it there. If nothing else, realize that you, the members, are appreciated. Your…
Tuesday, 21 July 2020 09:03

Letter to Members

Dear Members,As many of you have heard, Orient Land Trust is planning on reopening Valley View Hot Springs in August. We have a few things yet to do to prepare for that day. Currently our staff is furloughed to save OLT valuable resources during the time of closure. No one is in the office to answer the phone or your emails. We have 4,000 members and I would love to…
This weekend, the hot springs will not be open so we will not be able to welcome the general public in person. It has been many months since the board members were able to meet in person. The meeting will be available on the internet but the quality of sound may be marginal as we will be physically distanced and wearing masks. Join us on Zoom to follow along. If…
Tuesday, 07 July 2020 14:55

Save the Date: Oak House Jam - July 10

Back by popular demand... John Standish and Mark Allen are returning to John's home studio for another interactive livestream show. Sing, dance, party and support OLT from the comfort (and safety) of your home. And join us for an ALL REQUEST* Virtual OAK HOUSE JAM 2 with Mark & John
"I can't wait to get back to normal," is a frequent comment. When OLT reopens to members and guests, it will not be back to normal. There are many additional guidelines that we are considering in the effort to increase safety and protect the health of staff and visitors. These precautions are necessary based on the nature of the coronavirus and the background information from epidemiologists regarding how the virus…

For the education, enjoyment, and well-being of current and future generations, Orient Land Trust: 
promotes a positive clothing-optional experience at all properties including Valley View Hot Springs, Orient Mine and Everson Ranch;
preserves the viewshed, including land acquisition; 
protects natural, wild, agricultural, and historic resources, in the northern San Luis Valley.